Detailed description (English): On July 2, 2025, the District Office of Ebersberg hosted an inspiring Carsharing Congress. As a recognized model region for carsharing, the district welcomed participants from municipalities, associations, public administration, and civil society to discuss the future of shared mobility.
A key focus was the "AktionZukunft+" funding program, which offers new support opportunities for carsharing associations – including funding for vehicles, charging infrastructure, and public outreach.
One highlight was the presentation of the sharePAD booking system, which enables simple, flexible, and transparent organisation of community-based carsharing. Practical aspects of transitioning to shared mobility were also explored and discussed.
Another central topic was the ZKneu project, a digital platform designed to centrally coordinate municipal carsharing services. Attendees received updates on the current state of development and engaged in discussions on the next steps toward a comprehensive, regional solution.
The congress made one thing clear: Carsharing is more than technology – it’s active climate policy and a key driver of the mobility transition. The District of Ebersberg continues to lead by example, working closely with municipalities and local initiatives to promote sustainable and shared mobility for all.
Detailed description (original language): Am 2. Juli 2025 fand im Landratsamt Ebersberg ein zukunftsweisender Carsharing-Kongress statt. Als anerkannte Modellregion Carsharing lud der Landkreis Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Kommunen, Vereinen, Verwaltung und Zivilgesellschaft ein, um sich über aktuelle Entwicklungen und Chancen des gemeinschaftlich genutzten Fahrens auszutauschen.
Ein zentrales Thema war das Förderprogramm AktionZukunft+, das neue Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für Carsharing-Vereine bietet – etwa für die Anschaffung von Fahrzeugen, Ladeinfrastruktur oder Öffentlichkeitsarbeit.
Besonderes Interesse fand das vorgestellte Buchungssystem sharePAD, das eine einfache, flexible und transparente Organisation von gemeinschaftlich genutzten Fahrzeugen ermöglicht. Auch organisatorische Fragen rund um den Umstieg auf geteilte Mobilität wurden praxisnah beleuchtet.
Ein weiterer Fokus lag auf dem Projekt ZKneu – einer digitalen Plattform zur zentralen Koordination kommunaler Carsharing-Angebote. Hier wurden der aktuelle Entwicklungsstand vorgestellt und konkrete nächste Schritte auf dem Weg zu einer flächendeckenden Lösung diskutiert.
Der Kongress hat gezeigt: Carsharing ist mehr als Technik – es ist gelebte Klimapolitik und aktiver Beitrag zur Verkehrswende. Der Landkreis Ebersberg bleibt hier Vorreiter und Partner für Kommunen und Initiativen auf dem Weg zu gemeinsamer, nachhaltiger Mobilität.
Target group(s): Local authorities and municipal representatives interested in implementing or expanding carsharing services in their communities
Carsharing associations and cooperatives seeking funding opportunities, technical solutions, and best practices
Urban and regional planners involved in sustainable mobility strategies and integrated transport systems
Environmental and mobility NGOs advocating for low-emission and community-based transport options
Civic initiatives and engaged citizens looking to promote shared mobility at the local level
Public administration and policymakers working on regional mobility concepts and climate protection
Technology providers and platform developers contributing booking and management systems for shared vehicles
Objectives: Promote carsharing as a key element of climate-friendly and socially inclusive mobility in rural and urban regions
Inform municipalities and associations about new funding opportunities through the AktionZukunft+ program
Present digital tools like the sharePAD booking system to support the practical organization of shared vehicle use
Facilitate knowledge exchange between experienced carsharing actors and new local initiatives
Update stakeholders on the progress of the ZKneu platform and discuss the next steps toward a regional coordination tool
Encourage collaboration between public institutions, grassroots organizations, and digital solution providers
Strengthen Ebersberg’s role as a model region and inspire other districts to follow suit in promoting shared mobility
Partner: District of Ebersberg (Landkreis Ebersberg): Host and organizer of the congress, recognized as a model region for carsharing. The district coordinates local mobility initiatives and supports municipalities and associations in implementing sustainable transport solutions.
Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport: Key institutional partner providing strategic guidance and funding frameworks, particularly through the AktionZukunft+ program.
Carsharing associations and cooperatives from the Ebersberg region and beyond, contributing with practical experience, use cases, and innovative community-based mobility models.
Developers of sharePAD: Providers of the digital booking platform that supports the efficient and user-friendly management of shared vehicles.
Project team of ZKneu: Responsible for designing and implementing a centralised coordination system for municipal carsharing services in Bavaria.
Local and regional stakeholders: Including municipalities, environmental organisations, and civic initiatives that actively support the expansion of shared mobility.
Germany